The salary statistics and trend of physical scientists in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare physical scientist salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $81,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $100,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for physical scientists in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physical scientists is $122,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent physical scientists is $53,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical scientists in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $81,530 | 3.15% | -0.97% |
| 2016 | $78,960 | -10.21% | - |
| 2015 | $87,020 | 2.68% | - |
| 2014 | $84,690 | 1.24% | - |
| 2013 | $83,640 | 1.58% | - |
| 2012 | $82,320 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical scientists in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of physical scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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